CALIFORNIA RICE CASSEROLE

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This one has been a hit everywhere I take it! It couldn't be any easier to make, AND you can prepare it ahead of time, AND it gets rave reviews - all of which makes you a rock star!

Provided by luvn-n-the-oven

Categories     Rice

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sour cream
1 cup diced onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons butter
4 cups cooked rice
1 cup cottage cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bottom of 9" x 13" casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until very soft, stirring constantly. Add garlic during last two minutes of cooking.
  • In large bowl combine cooked rice, onion/garlic/butter mixture, sour cream, cottage cheese, chilis, salt and pepper.
  • Layer half the rice mixture in bottom of casserole dish and top with half of shredded cheese. Repeat with remainder of rice mixture; top with remainder of cheese. (If making ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap after everything is assembled and refrigerate up to a day. Remember to let your dish come to room temperature before you place it in the oven.).
  • Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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